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1.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Paul Moore.

2.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of interest.  Members are advised to consider the advice contained within the Declaration of Interest advice attached to this Agenda.  If a Member declares an interest, they should complete the Declaration of Interest Form

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

3.

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 234 KB

To approve the Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 16 March 2022, copy attached.

Minutes:

CouncillorAlbon proposed, Councillor Rusiecki seconded and Members agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2022 be approved as a correct record.

4.

Site visit

4a

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Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

PROPOSAL:  Erection of 23no. 2 storey dwellings and a 3-storey building accommodating 15No. self-contained flats together with associated parking and landscaping

 

 

CouncillorShonk spoke under council procedure rule 20.1

 

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Vice Chair:

 

‘THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

 

That the application be Deferred & Delegated for approval subject to the additional conditions, safeguarding conditions and the submission of a signed legal agreement within 6 months:

 

1.  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

GROUND:

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Purchase Act 2004).

 

2.  The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawing numbered P01 Rev G, received 30 June 2020; and amended plans numbered P02 Rev C, P03 Rev E, P04 Rev E, P06 Rev H, and P08 Rev C, received 06 December 2019.

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3.  If, during development, significant contamination is suspected or found to be present at the site, then works shall cease, and this contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation scheme agreed with the Local Planning Authority. The approved works shall be implemented within a timetable agreed by the Local Planning Authority and shall be of such a nature as to render harmless the identified contamination given the proposed end use of the site and surrounding environment, including controlled waters. Prior to first occupation/use and following completion of approved measures, a verification report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the proposed development will not cause harm to human health or pollution of the environment, in accordance with DEFRA and Environment Agency document Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination (Contamination Report 11) and National Planning Policy Framework.

 

4.  No infiltration of surface water drainage into the ground is permitted other than with the written consent of the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details, including pollution prevention and maintenance measures.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the development does not contribute to, or is not put at unacceptable risk from, or adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of water pollution caused by mobilized contaminants in line with paragraph 170 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

5.  No development shall take place until details of the means of foul drainage have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with such details as are agreed and thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND:

To protect the district's groundwater, in accordance with Policy SE04 of the Thanet Local Plan, and the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

6.  Development shall not begin in any phase until a detailed sustainable surface water drainage scheme for the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4a

5.

Schedule of Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 72 KB

To consider the report of the Deputy Chief Executive, copy attached for Members of the Committee.

Additional documents:

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A01 F/TH/21/1470 - 6 Cliff Street, RAMSGATE pdf icon PDF 107 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL:  Change of use of single dwelling to HMO (sui generis)

 

MrJermy raised points of concern.

 

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Vice Chair:

 

‘THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

 

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

1.  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

GROUND: In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Purchase Act 2004).

 

2.  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 13b, 14b and 15b received 28 January 2022.

 

GROUND; To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3.  No more than seven persons shall occupy the property as principal or main residence at any one time.

 

GROUND: In the interests of neighbouring amenity, in accordance with Policy QD02 and HO19 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

Upon being put to the vote, the motion was declared CARRIED.

 

 

5b

A02 FH/TH/21/1895 - 16 Poldark Court, Victoria Parade, RAMSGATE pdf icon PDF 94 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL:  Retrospective application for the replacement of door to Juliet balcony to front elevation.

 

Councillor Huxley spoke as Ward Councillor.

 

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Vice Chair:

 

‘THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

 

That the application be APPROVED.

 

Upon being put to the vote, the motion was declared CARRIED.

 

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D03 F/TH/22/0204 - 25A Holly Road, RAMSGATE pdf icon PDF 96 KB

Minutes:

PROPOSAL:  Retrospective application for the change of use from office to 1No two storey 1-bed dwelling

 

Ms Seers spoke in favour of the application.

 

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Vice Chair:

 

‘THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

 

That the application be DEFERRED and DELEGATED for approval subject to submission of a satisfactory legal agreement to secure the SAMMs contribution within 6 months of this resolution, and subject to the following conditions:

 

 1  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered PL06, PL07, PL08 and PL09 and received 11th February 2022.

 

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 2  Within three months of the date of this decision the first floor window in the western side elevation serving the bedroom shall be fitted with an opening restrictor as confirmed in the design and access statement received 10 February 2022 and thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND;

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 3  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed to a high standard of energy efficiency to the equivalent of Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND;

All new buildings and conversions of existing buildings must be designed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and have resilience to function in a changing climate, in accordance with Policy QD01 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 4  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in order to meet the required technical standard for water efficiency of 110litres/person/day, thereby Part G2 Part 36 (2b) of Schedule 1 Regulation 36 to the Building Regulations 2010, as amended, applies.

 

GROUND;

Thanet is within a water stress area as identified by the Environment Agency, and therefore new developments will be expected to meet the water efficiency optional requirement of 110litre /person/day, in accordance with Policy QD04 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

Upon being put to the vote, the motion was declared CARRIED.